One to remember..Giving thanks..

Becky's Hickman catheter began to ooze fluid..and THIS is a first according to staff here at City Of Hope. The removal of the chest catheter was an eyeopener. Internally, the line had an actual tear,fissure,..The specialist who removes these said: "if this would have ruptured any more, you would have been on the operating table!" Becky knew something was wrong and told them, she was in tears from the pain of the discomfort for days, and as mentioned, she found out some fluid was leaking from it. Her lead physician was astounded at this malfunction, 'one of a kind', he said. Smart, brilliant Becky asked that the line be saved, (she has this uncanny ability to see/feel when the situation may not be patient friendly) He told her, he would complain to the manufacturer, and this Dr. really will! Yes, indeed a day to remember among many. She is now resting well. Mentally at great ease. The arm line is a bit more bothersome, but hey, she wants to dwell on the positive outcome. We thank God for this miracle. It is a miracle it was discovered before total severance. Her white count is still very good..and again, the procedure to insert the new line was uneventful, smooth, the "new" donor cells/blood helped greatly with this.
We truly give thanks in ALL things! We will have a wonderful prayer of Thanksgiving, the three of us..

Celebrate life, BIG Love to you all..

Bill, Becky & Abbey